Strategic Marketing & Partnerships Leader

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University seeks an Executive Director of Marketing Strategy & Partnerships to align university priorities with external affairs and drive strategic, on-brand marketing across schools and units. This role leads a matrixed team of strategists and coordinates across creative, digital, and communications functions.

The position requires a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience, strong leadership and impact storytelling, and a track record of building durable partnerships campus-wide.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct experience and 5+ years in management.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor marketing, communications, or strategy teams.
• Strong leadership presence with senior stakeholder influence.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and leading integrated marketing and communications strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own partner relationships across the University and translate goals into measurable objectives and briefs.
• Lead annual and campaign strategies, ensuring work is defined, prioritized, and positioned.
• Mentor Marketing & Communications Strategists and guide cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Marketing strategy

Stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication excellence

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Boston University seeks an Executive Director of Marketing Strategy & Partnerships to align university priorities with external affairs and drive strategic, on-brand marketing across schools and units. This role leads a matrixed team of strategists and coordinates across creative, digital, and communications functions.

The position requires a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience, strong leadership and impact storytelling, and a track record of building durable partnerships campus-wide.